Easy Faucet Replacement & Repair in Fort Lauderdale

By
Douglas Orr Plumbing Inc.
|February 22, 2015

Faucets are not immune to plumbing problems. Over time, their parts wear
out, get corroded or accumulate sediments. These situations lead to different
kinds of issues such as leaking, low water flow, water temperature problems,
noise or even the incapability to make water flow out. Fortunately, it
is not that difficult to repair or replace these fixtures. Here are some
tips you should consider:

1. Faucets are specially designed to last 10 years or maybe even more depending
on how you use and take care of it.

2. It is made up of internal parts including the O-ring, washers, clips,
screws and the valve assembly. When these parts wear out, they can be
replaced to put the fixture back in working condition.

3. Aside from internal parts, the faucet’s outer coating or finish
may also get cracked or discolored over time. Though such a situation
won’t affect its functionality, it is an issue for some homeowners
who are keen about maintaining the overall appeal of their bathrooms.

4. Leaks are among the most common problems you’ll ever experience
with your faucets. Though your bathroom or kitchen won’t get terribly
flooded because of the dripping, you’ll realize that you’ll
have to pay more for water consumption. To fix this problem, replace the
washers and also tighten the connection.

5. If, on the other hand, you’re experiencing low water flow, chances
are, your faucet’s diverter is problematic. It may not be letting
enough water pass through the stem because of sediment build-up. Simply
remove the handle; pop the faucet diverter out and then soak the part
in a mixture of boiling hot water and vinegar. The ratio of the two ingredients
should be 1 is to 1. Once done, re-install the faucet and you’ll
see that the problem has been resolved.

6. There are also times when the faucet just spits instead of letting water
flow out smoothly. In this case, you might want to check the faucet’s
aerator. If you’re living in an area where you have hard water,
the minerals and sediments often build up in this part of the tap. Because
of these things, the aerator ends up clogged. Remove the aerator and flush
all the mineral deposits. Otherwise, you can just replace it.

7. If you have a faucet that screeches every time that you turn it on,
it means that its rubber washers may have hardened already. A simple replacement
of the washers will solve the problem and get rid of the sound. Just make
sure that you’ll use the right size and type of washers.

8. A screeching faucet indicates damaged or worn out stem threads. Just
remove the faucet’s handle and then afterwards, coat the fixture’s
threads with plumber’s grease. Doing so will silence it again.

9. Clanking sounds often come from pipes but if you’re sure that
you faucet is also making the same reverberations; you just have to take
it apart and then look for cracks. If the faucet is already damaged, you
need to replace it immediately to prevent severe issues in the future.